Question A tenant has left a lot of personal property after vacating. How do I know if the value of the items left behind amount to 700

Answer: You can call a third-party appraiser. Alternatively, you can research what comparable items sell for in the community. Remember that it is replacement value, not the cost of purchasing a new item. Accordingly, online resources such as Craigslist can be used to help substantiate a value assigned to an item. Question: I served a 60-day notice to terminate tenancy, but they have failed to pay their rent. Can I now serve a three-day notice to pay rent or quit or will that invalidate the 60-day? Answer: As long as the notice to pay rent or quit does not demand rent for a period of time after the expiration of the 60-day notice, the three-day notice does not override the 60-day notice, and you can file the eviction as soon as the three-day notice expires. Question: I recently purchased a triplex, and the escrow will be closing in a couple of days. The tenants are currently on a month-to-month rental agreement. Do I have to wait until the end of the month or can I serve a 30-day notice as soon as I take possession of the property? Answer: You can serve a 30-day notice at any time during a month-to-month tenancy. You do not need to wait until the end of the month. You are also entitled to rent for the 30-day time period. If all of the tenants in the unit have been a resident for more than one year, a 60-day notice is required to be served. Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP is a full service real estate law firm representing residential and commercial property owners and managers. This article is for general information purposes only. Laws may have changed since this article was published. Before acting, be sure to receive legal advice from our office. If you have questions, please contact your local KTS office. For contact information, please visit our website: www.kts-law.com. For past Legal Alerts, Questions & Answers, and Legal Articles, please consult the resource library section of our website.